DeLonghi (DC514T) 14-Cup Coffee Maker

Pros: Excellent coffee, makes the most of your beans, looks nice on the counter.
Cons: Lid won't stay up in partially-closed position to aid in drying machine.

Background:After having used the free coffee pots that came with a short-lived Gevalia subscription and a Krups coffee/espresso maker, it was finally time for a new coffee pot, when my wife and I became tired of the lame coffee we were turning ...

Pros: Makes WONDERFUL coffee, and I love the sleek design. 
Cons: NOT "mechanically sound."  Does not work! 

My husband and I bought this several weeks ago.  It worked great and made wonderful coffee.  We love it!  Unfortunately, it quit working, this morning.  We only use our coffee maker once a day.  I have to say, he and I were ...

Pros: Great coffee
Cons: Customer service is zero!

Purchased this coffee maker in October 2008 it stopped working in June 2009. Contacted Delonghi with proof of purchased they a told me to "take" it to their service dealer in Orlando FL 550 miles from our home. Now they will not respond to my e-mails. Avoid this product!

Pros: It made some of the best tasting coffee ever for an at home brew.
Cons: Sometimes it would get stuck in brew mode and I had to reset the clock.

I made a pot of coffee the night before it's demise and there were no signs of trouble. The next morning, when I poured the water into the machine, it came streaming out the bottom. Can't figure out the problem. It's kaput. I haven't decided whether or not to try this brand again.